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Explore residences from the 1800s in Central Des Moines
Located within a mile from downtown Des Moines, Haines Park is a quiet, residential community that transports residents on a trip back in time with rich, well-preserved historic residences on winding hillside streets. Referred by locals generally as part of Des Moines, Haines Park is home to local specialty restaurants, grocery and retail stores, and is conveniently situated by highways and nature areas such as Gray’s Lake and the Raccoon River. “Haines Park has a pretty extreme range of homes; it has the governor’s mansion and gorgeous estates built from the 1800s by New England Settlers to apartment complexes and smaller houses,” says Ross Peterson, a Des Moines resident of 45 years and Realtor at Agency Iowa.
Haines Park is a quick jaunt away from downtown Des Moines, so there is always something to do.
No homes are typical in Haines Park as each are very unique.
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Historic homes in premier Des Moines locale
Channeling the area’s rich history, Haines Park residents are neighbors of The Iowa State Governor’s Mansion at Terrace Hill, which is located at the heart of the community. Grand, historic Tudor Revival, Victorian and Colonial Revival estate homes are often tucked among century-old trees and meandering hills. Primarily built between the late 1800s and the early 1900s, historic properties that are over 4,000 square feet may be listed between $800,000 and $1.1 million. Homes that are 2,500 to 3,500 square feet tend to be around $500,000 to $700,000. Condominiums on the north end and modest cottages and Colonial Revival homes up to 1,500 square feet can be priced between $200,000 and $300,000.
Terrace Hill Historic Site sits in the heart of Haines Park.
Tudor home in Haines Park give the area and older and more homely feeling.
Beautiful Victorian homes are plentiful in Haines Park.
Smaller Craftsman and cottage homes can also be found in Haines Park,
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Des Moines Parks and Recreation since 1892
For outdoor recreation, residents may head to the Bill Riley Trails in Ashworth Park for scenic views of the city. “This is a very beautiful and wooded area with access to some of the best bike trails in the country,” says Jarod Snover, a Des Moines resident and a real estate agent at Iowa Realty Mills Crossing servicing the greater Des Moines area. The Meredith Trail offers a scenic pathway to Gray’s Lake Park, which is a popular destination with a sweeping view of the downtown skyline. Complete with an outdoor amphitheater, an arboretum and a play area, the 167-acre Des Moines Water Works Park is an encompassing recreational destination for residents of Haines Park and greater Des Moines. Nearby, Greenwood Park has a rose garden and sports facilities such as a pool and an ice rink, while golf, tennis and volleyball clubs are also located in the vicinity.
A trail bridge over Raccoon River gives Haines Park residents plenty of space to walk or jog.
Haines Park residents love to stroll around nearby Gray's Lake all year round.
The expanse of Water Works Park offers green space, an amphitheater, and a natural playscape.
The Center Trails Access Point just to the west of Haines Park connects to several trails.
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Prospective schools in Haines Park
Students are served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District, which is locally referred to as Des Moines Public Schools. Greenwood Elementary School has a C-plus score from Niche, and Callanan Middle School is rated C-minus. Roosevelt High School offers a community service program and 30 after-school extracurricular activities to its students while receiving an overall B Niche score.
Greenwood Elementary School serves students in grades K-5.
Callanan Middle School serves the intermediate students of Haines Park.
The Roosevelt High School main entrance emanates with the history that flows through its halls.
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Events in the city of Des Moines
Proximity to Downtown Des Moines offers residents many opportunities to enjoy city-wide events throughout the year. The 11-day-long Iowa State Fair attracts over 1 million spectators with live shows and performances, carnival rides and theme parks for the whole family as well as food from nearly 100 local vendors. The Des Moines Arts Festival exhibits artwork from nearly 200 artists from near and far and is considered one of the most admired art festivals in the world. Additional highlighted celebrations include the 80/35 Music Festival and the World Food and Music Festival.
Navigating Des Moines
While locals can bike along the various trails in the city for recreation, daily work commutes and shopping errands are still largely car-dependent. Hospitals such as The Iowa Methodist Medical Center are located about 3 miles away, and the Des Moines International Airport is also located within a 5-mile radius of the area. Nearby, Interstate 80 offers a direct route to Chicago, while Interstate 35 leads into Minneapolis.
Des Moines' first Italian restaurant is on Ingersoll Avenue
Area restaurants include Eatery A, which is a Mediterranean restaurant offering creative dishes such as sirloin tip kofta skewers. Since 1946, Noah’s Ark Ristorante, which is also the first Italian restaurant in the area, has been serving Des Moines residents with signature Neapolitan pizza in a laid-back atmosphere. For groceries and home essentials, head a couple of miles north to Price Chopper or Gateway Market, and retailers such as Walmart and Sam’s Club are farther to the west in Windsor Heights. For shopping trips, Valley West Mall and Merle Hay Mall are located within 7 miles of the community. Complete with department stores and retail shops, Merle Hay Mall also has a movie theater and a bowling alley for entertainment.
Noah's Ark Ristorante is an Old-school 1940s Italian restaurant in Haines Park.
Gateway Market's offerings include upscale groceries and a full-service cafe.
Exile's large outdoor patio is extremely popular in the warmer months,
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Parks in this Area
Chamberlain Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Arie Den Boer Arboretum
Bike Trails
Trails
Western Gateway Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Des Moines Water Works Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Grills
Gray's Lake Park
Drake Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Des Moines International
12 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Haines Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Haines Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Haines Park, Des Moines sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Haines Park, Des Moines over the last 12 months is $395,000, up 67% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,627
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,206
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,638
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
63.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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